Nisha Kumari v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
In this writ petition challenging the selection of an Anganwari Sevika, the Patna High Court, applying the Supreme Court precedent in State of Karnataka vs Ameerbi, held that the writ jurisdiction is not the appropriate forum. The court directed the petitioner to seek relief via the competent Civil Court, thereby dismissing the petition.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition dismissed; petitioner directed to avail appropriate remedy before the competent Civil Court.